White Spirea (Spirea alba)

Other names: white meadowsweet, Spirea ciliata

White meadowsweet, also known as white meadowsweet or Spirea ciliata, is a plant native to North America. It is a shrub that grows up to two metres tall. It has beautiful flowers, both alone and arranged in panicles, which are white and bloom from June to August. The flowers are particularly popular for their fragrant aroma, which can be reminiscent of almonds. This plant is resistant to drought, disease and also pests, making it a popular garden plant.

The white honeysuckle, despite its beauty, is not only attractive to gardeners but also to manufacturers of various products. Its aromatic flowers are often used in perfumery, where they add a delicate and sweet scent to many perfumes and colognes. It can also be found in soaps and other cosmetic products. White horehound is also used medicinally, especially in homeopathy. Its extracts can be found in some ointments for muscle and joint pain. In addition, the flowers of the white horehound can be dried and used as an aromatic tea. Although it is a relatively inconspicuous plant, its uses are therefore very wide and varied.